Winter is a great time to take a stroll and appreciate the conifers along the trails at the Arb and Gardens. If you wish to avoid the chill of winter, stop into the Conservatory at the Gardens to experience the sights and smells of plants from all over the world.Check out the bloom calendar.

study spots

Looking for a location to hold a group meeting? We have some of the University's best study spots.

student awards and prizes

Annual prizes and awards recognize creative work and scholarship related to the Matthaei-Nichols mission. The Nanette R. LaCross and William D. Drake prizes honor work by students in the School of Natural Resources & Environment (SNRE) or Program in the Environment (PitE) who link their studies with us. The Winifred B. Chase Fellowship helps students in systematic botany research, plant geography, and other phases of botany requiring field study.